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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 490.39 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 490.39 and 198 is: 273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 490.39 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/490.39 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 490.39 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 97,096.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,096.73/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.24

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